Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Peranakan Play in Singapore
Every year (usually in October), the Gunong Sayang Association from Singapore will produce a Peranakan play/ production. It usually lasts for 2-3 days and is a must-watch for the Peranakan community in Singapore and even the other Peranakans elsewhere. The plays are usually in the Peranakan patois, and have English translation. It [...]
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Famous Peranakan Personalities: Malaysia
Tun Tan Cheng Lock, MCA Founder & First President & together was behind Malaysia’s independence.
Tun Tan Siew Sin, Former MCA President, Minister Of Finance Malaysia, and only son to Tun Tan Cheng Lock.
Famous Peranakan Personalities: Singapore
Some of Singapore’s famous Peranakan personalities:
Wee Kim Wee, fourth President Of Singapore
Dick Lee, Composer
John Lee, Actor (Sayang [...]